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Edward Yoshiharu Sakuma & Kay Kubo Sakuma Education Honors Scholarship

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deadline Due: February 28, 2026
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Edward Yoshiharu Sakuma & Kay Kubo Sakuma Education Honors Scholarship, with an application deadline in February, offers numerous awards that vary in amount. Location restrictions exist. Restricted to those with financial need.

Description

The Edward Yoshiharu Sakuma & Kay Kubo Sakuma Education Honors Scholarship was established in 2018 to address the shortage of qualified public school teachers in the state of Hawaii. Applicants must be a graduate of a public high school or equivalent in the State of Hawai'i; be committed to teaching in the State of Hawai'i public school system; have demonstrated volunteer and extracurricular activities with leadership roles; and have excellent character and leadership skills. Preference will be given to applicants pursuing a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) degree; those who intend to teach mathematics or science; and to renewal applicants. Please visit the scholarship's website or contact the Hawai'i Community Foundation for more information.
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